VHS Course Catalog

CAD

CAD introduces students to the world of engineering drawings. CAD students will learn how to create 3D drawings of mechanical objects, layer these drawings with dimensions and annotations, and extend the representation of 3D models and assemblies through presentation and animation tools. Students will also use the design process to convert their original ideas and solutions into new 3D models and working drawings, without the use of step-by-step instructions. All drawings are prepared to the standards of the industry.

Students will create 3D models, assemblies, formal 3-view drawings with dimensions, plus presentations and animations. Each week, students will be introduced to a new set of drawing skills. Students will use the free educational version of Autodesk Inventor 2019, a respected industry-level CAD software platform.

Prerequisites

Recommended: Intermediate level of Windows OS navigation.
*Please note this course contains a final exam that will require the student to identify in advance an appropriate location as well as an adult proctor for the exam.

Course Objectives

By the conclusion of this course, students will be able to:

Read and interpret two- and three-dimensional technical drawings, along with their design plans, diagrams, and specifications.

Consider the future applications of technical drawing in the classroom and the workplace.

Additional Requirements

Schools must install and allow student access to the resources listed here, in order for a student to participate in the course.
Please see the VHS Knowledge Base document How To Download and Install Autodesk Inventor 2019 for directions and resources.
In addition to VHS system requirements:
Hardware used: Windows PC only
Software used: AutoDesk Inventor 2019 for Education (available for Windows 7 and newer)
Specific URLs accessed: multiple addresses at domains “autodesk.com,” "youtube.com"

This course may not be appropriate for students with specific accessibility limitations as written. Please refer to the VHS Handbook policy on Special Education/Equity for more information on possible modifications. If you need additional assistance, please let us know at service.goVHS.org.

Please note: This course requires regular access to a computer with a Windows[/Mac] operating system in order to install the software required for the course. This part of the course cannot be completed on a Chromebook or mobile device.